Board of Directors

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NO. 19 CITY OF HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS TUESDAY, July 19, 2011, 7:00 P.M. BOARD CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 133 CONVENTION BOULEVARD In order to ensure fairness to all who wish to be heard, while maintaining orderly and timely meetings, the Board of Directors has established a uniform policy for receiving public input. Anyone wishing to comment on a specific agenda item should place one's name on the sign-up sheet, available at the entrance to the Board Chambers. Comments will be limited to three minutes for each person. Discussion by the Board Members or questions to the person will not be included in this time limit. The Board of Directors request and appreciate your cooperation INVOCATION – Mr. Jimmy Young PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER Order of Business Subject BOARD BUSINESS SECTION 1 Roll Call of Board of Directors. 2 Consider Approval of the Agenda. 3 Consider Approval of Minutes (a) For February 8, 2011 Special Meeting (b) For March 3, 2011 Special Meeting. (c) For March 8, 2011 Special Meeting. (d) For March 22, 2011 Special Meeting (e) For July 5, 2011 Regular Meeting.  4 Recognition of Guests. 5 Board of Directors Announcements. Order of Business Subject Items placed in this section are a matter of routine business which are expected to involve little or no discussion by the Board or the public. The Consent Agenda is usually voted on in mass. However, if any two Directors so desire, individual items may be discussed and/or voted on as a separate matter of business. CONSENT AGENDA SECTION 6 Public Safety Report (July 5, 2011) 7 Resolution No. R-11-109 Approving a Contract with Engineers, INC. to Provide Engineering Design Services for Replacement of Wastewater Pipelines in the Area of Pond Street from Linwood Street to a Location just East of Central Avenue.  8 Resolution NO. R-11-110 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Fire Protection Between the National Park Service and the City of Hot Springs. 9 Resolution No. R-11-111 A Resolution Accepting A Grant From The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users (SAFETEA-LU) Transportation Enhancement Program For Hot Springs Creek Greenway, Phase 5 Utility Service Trail. 10 Resolution No. R-11-112 Accepting a Certified Local Government Grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program to provide funding for Historic District Commissioners and their staff Training; and to Fund a National Register Nomination for the Proposed Whittington Avenue Historic District. 11 Resolution No. R-11-113 Recommending Central Methodist Episcopal Church South for Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. 12 Resolution No. R-11-114 Recommending the Proposed Ouachita Avenue Historic District for Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. 13 Resolution No. R-11-115 Approving the Annual Supply Contract for Paving Cuts Be Awarded to James L. Hunt for Amounts Not to exceed $135,000. Order of Business Subject NEW BUSINESS 14 Consider Request by Alison Garner for Sewer Main Extension to serve the Property at 301 Troupe St. 15 Resolution No. R-11-116 Acknowledging the Review of the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial (Audit) Report. 16 Resolution No. R-11-117 Approving Additional Funding for Structural Repair, Code Compliance and Certain Housing Rehabilitation Under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for 159 Chestnut Street. 17 Resolution No. R-11-118 Approving the purchase of a Class A Pumper Fire Truck from Sunbelt, Inc. subject to attaining financing for $546,666 and accompanying budget transfer of $16,666. 18 Ordinance No. O-11-18 Amending The Adoption Section Of The Hot Springs Animal Control Code (Ordinance No. 5738); And For Other Purposes. OTHER BUSINESS 18 Consider Board of Directors’ Items for Discussion. 19 Consider City Manager’s Report.  20 ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC COMMENTARY After adjournment of the business meeting, the Board will allow a twenty-one (21) minute period for Public Commentary in which each citizen/guest can speak for a total of three (3) minutes on any subject pertaining to city business including items for which they could not speak due to a failure of a motion. Persons will speak in the order in which they are recognized by the presiding officer (Mayor).